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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in learning technology are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to take online classes. MOOCs are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online education organizations are having to consider now that e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we assure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is respectable? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more prolific there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education experiments. Everyone wants to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this crescive need for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This sensational new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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